Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, GA rent rose 0.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,075/month. Renters are paying $169 more per month on average than last year, despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $2,100/month in June 2026.

  • Canton runs 6.7% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 102 rentals available, mostly houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,515/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,490/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,705/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,535/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over 77% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Sunnyside rents fell 23.4% year over year to $1,795/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 0.9%. Etowah Shoals also cooled with a 24.0% drop to $1,900/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$2,075/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $2,075 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $130 more per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

102

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Canton, GA

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Canton, GA

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,642, whereas a house costs $2,227. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,710.

Listings

Studio

$1,515

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,490

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,705

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,535

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,515

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,705

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Canton, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Acworth by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$2,075
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,231
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, GA is 7% lower than the median rent in Acworth, GA.

Discover rentals in Canton, GA

355 Cartersville St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunnyside house for rent in Canton

Townhome available now in Canton!

355 Cartersville St, Canton, GA 30114

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available Feb 16

173 Shady Lane Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$2,230

$1,785

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 31

155 Sweetwater Creek Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

$1,795

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 22

161 Riverstone Commons Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverstone townhouse for rent in Canton

TOWNHOME - Other - Canton, GA

161 Riverstone Commons Cir, Canton, GA 30114

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

$1,800

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $2,075 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are Riverstone ($1,795/mo), Laurel Canyon ($1,804/mo), and Downtown Canton ($1,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Canton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Canton average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,660/month, both relatively stable year over year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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